Regular Meeting

Be it resolved that the agenda be accepted, including the modifications made forthwith, as applicable.

Sauvé Be it resolved that the East Hawkesbury Council approves and accepts the financial statements as presented.

That Council approve the procurement of a fiberglass water storage tank from Granby Composites for the Township of East Hawkesbury, based on the submitted proposal, in the estimated amount of $48,017.75 CAD (before applicable taxes and additional works) . Furthermore, that Council acknowledge that additional costs may be incurred once final connection requirements and installation details are determined.

WHEREAS the municipality issued a call for tenders for street paving work in Chute-à-Blondeau in collaboration with the United Counties of Prescott and Russell; WHEREAS four (4) companies submitted bids in response to this call for tenders; WHEREAS Cornwall Gravel is the lowest compliant bidder; WHEREAS the initial budget for this work was $285,000, based on the previous year's cost of $95 per metric ton; WHEREAS the cost for the current year is $135 per metric ton, bringing the total estimated cost of the work to approximately $343,670; BE IT RESOLVED THAT The Township of east Hawkesbury Council authorize the administration to proceed with the paving of streets in Chute-à-Blondeau with Cornwall Gravel, as the lowest compliant bidder; AND IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED THAT Council approve a budget amendment to increase the allocation for this project to approximately $343,670, with the difference being financed in part from the current year's gas tax funds.

THAT Council receive this report; AND THAT Council approve the purchase of play structures as outlined in the attached proposal from Jambette; AND THAT Administration be authorized to proceed with the acquisition and installation in accordance with the approved grant funding.

Sauvé Be it resolved that by-Law No. 2026-22 being a by-law to Levy and Collect Property Taxes for 2026 be read a first, second and third time and passed in Open Council.

Be it resolved that by-Law No. 2026-23 being a by-law to Amend Schedule B to By-Law 2022-60 Road Superintendant be read a first,second and third time and passed in Open Council.

Be it resolved that by-Law No. 2026-24 being a by-law to appoint Karine Desjardins as Deputy Treasurer /Accounts payable be read a first, second and third time and passed in Open Council.

Be it resolved that by-Law No. 2026-26 being a by-law to decrease working hours for Luc Lalonde Chief Administrative Officer/ Treasurer be read a first, second and third time and passed in Open Council.

Be it resolved that by-Law No. 2026-27 being a by-law to Appoint Jean Francois Santerre as Mechanic/ Municipal Service opperator be read a first, second and third time and passed in Open Council.

Be it resolved that by-Law No. 2026-28 being a by-law to Appoint James McMahon as Director of Public Works be read a first, second and third time and passed in Open Council.

Be it resolved that by-Law No. 2026-29 being a by-law to amend By-law Number 2017-51 pay periods for employees be read a first, second and third time and passed in Open Council.

Be it resolved that the accounts paid for the accounts payable be approved as follows: For the March 1, 2026 to March31. 2026 $1 148 078.77.

Be it resolved that the Council of the Township of East Hawkesbury support the resolutionfrom the EOWC opposing the ALTO high-speed rail project in its current form.

Be it resolved that the present meeting be adjourned for a closed session for the following purpose(s): (k) a position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiations

That the present Regular Meeting be reopened at 7:45.

Be it resolved that By-Law No. 2026-30 being a By-law to confirm Council proceedings at its regular meeting of April 13th 2026 be read a first, second and third time and passed in Open Council.

Be it resolved that the present meeting be adjourned at 7h47 p.m.